Tue Apr 12, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
108
away
Chemistry
Cold
San Antonio SpursSpurs
122
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 30 | 27 | 25 | 108 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 17 | 32 | 31 | 42 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Spurs handled the Trail Blazers 122-108. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Spurs answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Spurs' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.